Frans Steyn will be given the opportunity to take ownership of the Springbok No 12 jersey upon his return to South Africa.

Steyn has only started in 30 of his 47 Tests. Neither of his previous Test coaches has been sure of his best position, as he’s featured at flyhalf, wing, in the centres and fullback. Neither Jake White nor Peter de Villiers started Steyn in one position for more than five consecutive games.

The good news is that the wild ride is over. There will be no roller-coaster, no uncertainty in 2012. No longer will Steyn’s talent go unappreciated or mismanaged. On the contrary, new Bok coach Heyneke Meyer intends to milk it for all its worth.

‘I don’t want to mess him around by playing him in every position, I want him to settle in one position and build some confidence,’ says Meyer. ‘In a crisis he can play elsewhere, but I believe he can perform a leading role at No 12.’

Meyer goes on to explain exactly why Steyn is such an asset to the Boks, while former Bok fullback Percy Montgomery talks about how a player’s ability to kick the ball further than anybody in the game can ultimately fracture even the most well-organised defence.

Also in the new issue:

Coenie Oosthuizen (page 54)

– Coenie Oosthuizen is a non-conformist who wants to redefine the role of a prop

– Heyeneke Meyer tells SA Rugby magazine why he chose his Bok assistant coaches and what his expectations are of them, while Rassie Erasmus explains his new role as Saru’s high performance general manager

– England restored their pride during the Six Nations but will have to raise their game significantly to beat the Springboks in South Africa, writes Stuart Barnes

– England No 8 Ben Morgan has made the most of his opportunity to play Test rugby

– Owen Farrell‘s path to the top has enabled him to cope with upheaval and stay cool under pressure

– Brad Barritt has turned his attention to the Springboks after making an encouraging start start to his Test career in the Six Nations

Brad Barritt (page 72)

– Siya Kolisi could become an important player for the Boks but shouldn’t be rushed into the Test line-up before he’s absolutely ready

– Hurricanes flyhalf Beauden Barrett has made the step up to Super Rugby with consummate ease

– Brumbies openside flank Michael Hooper could become one of the greats of the game

– SA Rugby magazine reviews the top schoolboy Easter rugby festivals held in April

– Having broken their Varsity Cup duck, Tuks want to dominate the tournament for years to come

– The Baby Boks are in a strong position to win the Junior World Championship title on home soil in June